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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 861.14 and 344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 861.14 and 344.23 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 861.14 = 344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/861.14 = 344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 861.14 × 344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 296,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,430.22/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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